Vicente Fernandez, by far the most melodramatic of Mexico’s ‘ranchero’ singers, confirmed a performance in Bogotá. Mexico’s most macho cry-baby will perform on February 2 in the capital. The Mexican…
Vallenato singer Lisandro Mesa was arrested for his alleged involvement in the murder of a government official. The 69-year old singer was arrested in Barranquilla over the weekend, Colombia’s Prosecutor…
U.S. President-elect Barack Obama invited Colombian singer Shakira to perform in the White House on the day of his inauguration in January 2009, Peruvian newspaper El Comercio reported Tuesday. According…
Colombian singer Juanes invited the FARC to a dialogue to seek a political solution to Colombia’s 44-year old armed conflict that according to the singer “has completely lost direction.” “I…
Juanes has completed a sweep at the Latin Grammys in Houston by taking record of the year honors. By winning the top honor, the Colombian rocker brought his total for…
Colombian artist Fernando Botero is investigated by Italian justice on possible tax fraud. He is suspected of owing the Italian State 7 million euro (US$9,9 million). Italian financial Police asked…
U.S. Magazine People en Español elected Colombian singer Shakira as Humanitarian of the Year, because of her work for children in Latin America. The magazine, to be in the shops…
Latin American leaders attending an Ibero-American summit in El Salvador Friday signed agreements to fight poverty among young people after being called to do so by Colombian pop star Shakira.…
Staff of Australian pop singer Kylie Minogue, currently in Bogotá for her X 2008 tour, was robbed in Bogotá. Minogue’s personnel was robbed of five computers, various cd’s and their…